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- Chez Noir. The best Carmel-by-the-Sea restaurants to open recently is the charming and intimate, Chez Noir. European bistro meets local California ingredients, in this delightful restaurant.
- Cultura Comida y Bebida. Elevated Oaxacan cuisine, Cultura Comida y Bebida‘s use of sourced ingredients, and homemade sauces bring out the incredible flavors that are true to Mexico.
- Restaurant at Folktale Winery. Located out in Carmel Valley on a vineyard, Folktale Winery is also home to a delicious restaurant. With floor-to-ceiling windows opening to their large outdoor patio, there is plenty of spaced seating here.
- La Balena. A simple space but incredible food and drink, their crispy fried chicken is one to remember. La Balena is an artisanal rustic Italian food restaurant.
- Aubergine Carmel. With its intimate dining room, delicately prepared dishes, and ingredient-driven menu, Aubergine reflects the many reasons why locals and visitors alike love the dining scene in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
- La Bicyclette Restaurant. At La Bicyclette guests return time and time again to enjoy creative takes on the classics of European country cuisine. Bright copper pots, high ceilings, well-worn woods, and chalkboard menus give La Bicyclette a distinct bistro feel that pairs perfectly with the restaurant's French-Italian influence.
- Seventh & Delores. Seventh & Delores may be known for its impressive selection of drinks, but the steakhouse has some delicious dishes to boot. Scour the extensive wine list for your perfect bottle, or opt for a custom cocktail.
- Cultura Comida y Bebida. Cultura Comida Y Bebida's bar specializes in seasonal cocktails and features one of the state's largest collections of traditional Mezcal in the state.
- Aubergine. Exquisite tasting menu and impeccable service have guests dropping French Laundry comparisons at this special occasion destination. A seasonal eight-course meal from superstar chef Justin Cogley features theatrical presentations of local seafood and produce like oysters and caviar packaged like a gift from a high-end boutique.
- Cultura Comida y Bebida. Savor elevated Mexican cuisine and superior mezcals at a cozy restaurant and bar from three Post Ranch Inn vets. You needn’t be Andrew Zimmerman to enjoy a delicious basket of spicy chapulines (grasshoppers), the perfect snack for sampling the noteworthy collection of rare mezcals.
- Valley Kitchen. Take in the views of the hotel and Carmel Valley while dining at this unfussy yet chic restaurant within the hotel lobby. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner feature honey, cheese, salts, eggs, fruits, and vegetables sourced from The Ranch’s organic garden.
- Seventh & Dolores. This Carmel charmer has all the elements for your big night out: fetching interior, lively crowd, and a steakhouse staples menu. Order a martini and pace through a meal of pristine West Coast oysters, Little Gems Caesar, and an aged Niman Ranch porterhouse.
- La Bicyclette
- Little Napoli
- Cultura Comida Y Bebida
- Anton & Michel
- Rio Grill
- Patisserie Boissiere
- Aubergine
- Grasing’s Restaurant
- Stationæry
- Basil Restaurant
A European-style bistro with simple seating, La Bicyclette offers delicious French-Italian dishes that will make you want to return time and again. Ingredients are locally-sourced, seasonal, fresh, and flavorful, resulting in rich flavor in every bite. The menu changes often. In our opinion, the best items on La Bicyclette’s menu are the veggie-for...
Chef Pepe has more than one restaurant in Carmel, but Little Napoli is one of our favorite spots for lunch in the village. There is a little courtyard for outdoor dining, and inside, we love to sit by the fire on cool afternoons. Try the truffled gnocchi or the saffron-risotto arancini to start. The gnocchi is rich and scrumptious, while the aranci...
Cultura Comida y Bebida focuses on the cuisine of Oaxaca, Mexico, while capitalizing on the bounty of ingredients available on California’s Central Coast. Both indoor and outdoor dining are offered. We suggest starting with the street tacos, for their burst of flavors. We’ve tried the plantain tacos and the carnitas, and both were delicious. We als...
Anton & Michel has a beautiful location in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea with outdoor seating in a courtyard with a fountain, and an equally lovely interior with the option to sit by a floor-to-ceiling window looking out onto the courtyard. The menu includes a variety of small salads and main course salads. We love the roasted beets salad, which featu...
Located at the corner of Rio Road and Highway 1, Rio Grill routinely makes lists of top Carmel restaurants. Their menu features southwestern-inspired offerings crafted from seasonal local ingredients for fresh and fulsome flavor you can’t beat! The quesadilla of the day, accompanied by smashed avocado and smoked chili sour cream, is our favorite st...
Patisserie Boissiere serves French country dishes in a chateau ambiance complete with candles, fine table linens, and flowers. There’s a fireplace too, for cool Carmel nights. But the top reason to visit is quite definitely the array of delectable pastries, baked fresh on site, that you can buy to take home or order at the table. We’ve never been a...
Aubergine is a Michelin-starred restaurant, located in L’Auberge Carmel, a Relais & Châteaux hotel in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. The restaurant showcases the best local ingredients in offerings that are meticulously created and beautifully presented. You can sit outdoors in the courtyard, or indoors. The restaurant offers an eight-course tasting m...
Featuring a menu that showcases the best local ingredients, Grasing’s is a relaxed Central Coast dining experience. The restaurant offers both outdoor and indoor seating. Our lunch favorites at Grasing’s are the burgers. The western black bean burger is hands down the best vegetarian burger I’ve had anywhere: it is so good that hubby sometimes opts...
The Stationæry is a fabulous place to go for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. They offer a variety of plates and bowls on both their brunch and their afternoon menus, and if you are craving comfort food, this is the place to go! I can’t get enough of their avocado toast. I have eaten avocado toast in many places in California, and the Stationæry’s is o...
Basil Restaurant has a lovely location in one of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s little passageways. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The interior is cozy, with bright and colorful decor. Basil’s menu is Italian, presented with California coastal flair. You can taste the quality of the ingredients, whether it’s the San Marzano tomatoes in the sauce ...
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Apr 3, 2022 · Check out all the places on this list of the best restaurants in Carmel to kick-start your food-filled tour! 1. La Bicyclette. Dolores St &, 7th Ave. Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923. (831) 622-9899. La Bicyclette, dating back to 1974, is an established bistro specializing in European-style cuisine.
